Science at Edinburgh Fringe Monday 14th September 2015 Having only been at Science Oxford for 6 weeks I was surprised and excited by the suggestion of going to see what the Edinburgh Fringe has to offer. As it was… Read More
Inspiring Eco-Warriors Friday 4th September 2015 Budding eco-warriors spent a fantastic week this summer learning, building and designing at Science Oxford’s Rose Hill Summer Science Camp. The camp, which was financially supported by Oxford City Council,… Read More
Budding Tastes Tuesday 25th August 2015 When we put a strawberry into our mouths we experience an explosion of sweetness. We are able to do this because of the taste receptors on our tongue – they… Read More
The Big Event Friday 21st August 2015 At the end of July I set aside research for a few days to attend the BIG event science communication conference, thanks to a bursary provided by Science Oxford. Over… Read More
Science Experience Week 2015 Friday 14th August 2015 This summer Science Oxford held its first ever Science Experience Week, which proved to be a huge success! The aim of the week was to provide local year 10 students… Read More
CBeebies Big Day Out Tuesday 11th August 2015 The phone rang. “Hello, my name is Anthony, I’m from BBC Learning. Are you familiar with CBeebies?” I squeaked that I was. In fact, having three children under 10,… Read More
Are we ready for downloadable medicine? Thursday 6th August 2015 News this week that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the world’s first 3D-printed pill has brought with it the kind of excitement and prophesising that followed the… Read More
Sleep loss alters your genes Wednesday 22nd July 2015 We all know the consequences of an all-nighter; tiredness, feeling constantly hungry and craving caffeine. More significantly, excessive sleep loss has been linked to increased blood pressure, risk of obesity… Read More
Are you an insect magnet? Tuesday 7th July 2015 Have you ever wondered why you’re always covered in mosquito bites but your friends aren’t? Why you’re forever running from bees? Or why thick clouds of midges swarm around your… Read More
The Big Science Event Oxfordshire Friday 26th June 2015 The motivational power of cabbage If you ever needed a simple explanation of a complicated scientific concept I think I might just refer you to a nine year-old. Some of… Read More
Science Of Cycling Thursday 25th June 2015 A little learning in Oxford Still learning. That’s my lesson from the Cycling Science tour in Oxford on the longest day of the year. Even though I’d led it a few… Read More
Performing in a science cabaret? Monday 8th June 2015 We are spoilt for choice in Oxford for engaging and enthusiastic science communicators. Through our #SOTalented strand we provide training, support and opportunities to scientists who enjoy communicating to the public… Read More